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Dorset Athletics Team Dorset Athletics Network Team Dorset Dorset County Athletics Association Dorset Schools Athletic Association DSAA DCAA TDAN Dorset Athletics brings together Dorset County Athletics Association, Team Dorset Athletics Network and Dorset Schools Athletic Association to further the sport of athletics in the county of Dorset by encouraging excellence in training and competition at all levels and for all abilities. Read about DCAA Dorset County Athletics Association (DCAA) aims to promote, organise and host county-wide athletics competitions for individuals within Dorset in track and field, combined events, cross country and other athletics disciplines. It arranges, supports and promotes the attendance of Dorset County teams at regional and national championships. Read about TDAN Team Dorset Athletics Network (TDAN) supports six Dorset athletics clubs (Bournemouth AC, Dorchester AC, Poole AC, Poole Runners, Weymouth St Paul’s Harriers & AC and Wimborne AC) in coach and athlete development, recruitment of volunteers, increasing participation and encouraging inclusive athletics. Four of the six clubs (Dorchester AC, Poole AC, Poole Runners and Wimborne AC) form a composite Team Dorset team which competes in various track and field leagues. Visit DSAA Dorset Schools Athletic Association (DSAA) organises county-wide schools athletics competitions within Dorset across the athletics disciplines and arranges, supports and promotes attendance of Dorset County schools teams at regional and national championships. Policies, Procedures & Guidance Safeguarding Children Safeguarding Adults

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Dorset Athletics Team Dorset Athletics Network Team Dorset Dorset County Athletics Association Dorset Schools Athletic Association DSAA DCAA TDAN Latest news from across the Dorset county athletics network Track & Field ENTRIES CLOSING SOON: Dorset County Track & Field Championships, Sunday 11th May 2025 Entries to the Dorset T&F championships at the Ashdown Sports Centre, Poole, close on 1st May. It will be a great day's athletics and a chance to win county medals! To enter please click here: Entries Road Running Entries now open for the Poole Festival of Running, Sunday 15th June 2025 This year the Festival of Running in Poole Park will include a 4 x 5km relay for seniors and a series of junior minithon races. Click here for details and a link to the entry sites Details Cross Country Dorset athletes race at the UK Intercounties cross country championships in Nottingham, Saturday 8th March 2025 Dorset fielded teams of athletes from across the age groups at one of the toughest cross country events of the season. Will Rabjohns was the pick of the bunch, winning silver in the Under 20 Mens race. There were strong performances from many others. Click here for all the details: Race report Announcement AGM of Dorset County Athletics Association will be held on Wednesday 23rd April 2025 The AGM of DCAA will be held at Team Dorset HQ, Ashdown Sports Centre, Poole on 23rd April, beginning at 7pm. Click here for details: AGM notice Announcement AGM of Team Dorset Athletics Network will be held on Wednesday 23rd April 2025 The AGM of TDAN will be held at Team Dorset HQ, Ashdown Sports Centre, Poole on 23rd April, beginning at 7pm. Click here for details: AGM notice Cross Country Dorset-based athlete triumphs at the South of England Cross Country Championships Bournemouth AC athlete Abdinasir Mohamoud Elmi won the senior men's race at the SoE XC champs at Beckenham on Saturday 25th January. Click here to see the results of all Dorset club athletes: Results Sportshall Dorset Sportshall League & Dorset Cross Country Dates 2025/26 Sat 18th Oct 2025 – Sportshall Sun 26th Oct 2025 - Cross Country Sun 2nd Nov 2025 - Cross Country Sat 22nd Nov 2025 - Sportshall Sun 14 Dec 2025 - Cross Country Sat 3rd Jan 2026- Sportshall Sat 24th Jan 2026- Sportshall Sportshall Cross Country Wessex League and Dorset Cross Country Championships Results, 15th December 2024 Results from the cross country at Canford School are available. Click on the link below and select "Fixture 3" for Wessex League race and series results. Select "County Championships" for the county results. Results Athletics needs YOU! Offering volunteer opportunities across Dorset We are run by volunteers and more are needed to support our commitment to our athletes Volunteering Archived news

Sportshall Dorset Sportshall Athletics Running for kids Dorset Athletics for kids Dorset Athletics Poole, Bournemouth, Wimborne, Dorchester, Weymouth Indoor athletics Dorset Sportshall An indoor competition for young athletes Sportshall is a lively competition format designed to give young athletes the opportunity to compete indoors throughout the winter. Under 11s, Under 13s and Under 15s take part in running and field events. The races include individual 2, 4 and 6 lap races with each lap defined as two lengths of the sportshall with turns off angled turn boards at each end. There are also team relays and obstacle races. Field events include speed bounce, vertical jump, hi-stepper, standing long jump, standing triple jump, balance beam, target throw, chest push and javelin. Dorset Sportshall League The six main track & field clubs in the county (Bournemouth AC, Dorchester AC, Poole AC, Poole Runners, Weymouth St Paul's Harriers & AC and Wimborne AC) compete in the Dorset Sportshall League which consists on three or four fixtures from November to January each year. These take place in the sportshall at Canford School in Canford Magna. The first fixture of the 2025/26 Dorset Sportshall League will be on 18th October. If you are interested in competing then please speak to one of the six clubs. Contact the clubs 2024/25 prospectus Match 1 Match 2 Match 3 Match 4 and County championships 2025/26 Dorset Sportshall League - Match 1 Date: 18th October 2025 Time: 1.45pm to 4pm (Arrival from 1.15pm) Venue: Canford School, Canford Magna, Wimborne BH21 3AD Entry via your club Team Manager Match 1 results in Excel 2025/26 D orset Sportshall League - Match 2 Date: 22nd November 2025 Time: 1.45pm to 4pm (Arrival from 1.15pm) Venue: Canford School, Canford Magna, Wimborne BH21 3AD Entry via your club Team Manager Match 2 results in Excel 2025/26 D orset Sportshall League - Match 3 Date: 3rd January 2026 Time: 1.45pm to 4pm (Arrival from 1.15pm) Venue: Canford School, Canford Magna, Wimborne BH21 3AD Entry via your club Team Manager Match 3 results in Excel 2025/26 D orset Sportshall League - Match 4 and Dorset County Championships Date: 24th January 2026 Time: 1.45pm to 4pm (Arrival from 1.15pm) Venue: Canford School, Canford Magna, Wimborne BH21 3AD Entry via your club Team Manager £5 per entrant payable to DCAA on the day of competition Match 4 results in Excel Dorset County Sportshall Championships The final fixture of the Dorset Sportshall League each year forms the County Championships. Competitors must be either resident in Dorset or have been born in Dorset to qualify. Entries are organised by the participating clubs and championship competitors must pay a small additional fee on the day to take part. Winners of events in each age category receive certificates. 2024 results 2025 results 2024 2023 2022 Previous Dorset Sportshall League Results 2024 Match 2 results Match 3 results Match 1 results Match 4 results Previous Dorset Sportshall League Results 2022 Match 1 results Match 2 results Match 3 results Previous Dorset Sportshall League Results 2023 Match 1 results Match 2 results Match 3 results Match 4 results South West Sportshall Championships The best Sportshall competitors from across Dorset have the chance to compete for their county at the regional championships which usually take place in Paignton, Devon. Dorset teams are selected by managers from across the participating clubs who look at results from the league fixtures and county championships. The atmosphere in the sportshall at the regionals is electric and the competition hot! The Southwest Regional Final were on 16th March 2025 at Torbay Leisure Centre, Penwill Way, Clennon Valley, Paignton TQ4 5JR, UK. 2024 results 2024 report

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Dorset Athletics Athletics Clubs Dorset Running Clubs Dorset Dorset County Athletics Dorset County Athletics Association (DCAA) aims to promote, organise and host county-wide athletics competitions for individuals within Dorset in track and field, combined events, cross country and other athletics disciplines. It arranges, supports and promotes the attendance of Dorset County teams at regional and national championships. County Championships DCAA organises county championships in track & field, cross country, road racing and sportshall. Find out more by following these links: Track & Field Cross Country Road Racing Sportshall Committee and constitution The DCAA is run by a committee of dedicated volunteers taken from the county's main athletics clubs. President Mike Furse Chair Andy Howse Vice Chair Charlotte Phillips Secretary Jemma Bates Assistant Secretary Hazel Bates Treasurer Richard Nunn Officials Secretary Hazel Bates Road Running Secretary Sarah Swift Women’s Team Manager (XC) Sarah Swift Men’s Team Manager (XC) Philip York Team Manager (Road) Sarah Swift Sportshall Organiser Lindsay Hole Sportshall Team Manager Robin James Schools Liaison Gavin Rusling Statistician Mike Furse Championships Secretary (T&F) Hazel Bates Juliet Dobson Robin James Championships Secretary (XC) Sarah Swift Philip York Welfare Officer Allan Knott Minute Secretary Robin James DCAA constitution

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Dorset Track & Field Clubs Track and Field Bournemouth, Poole, Wimborne, Weymouth and Dorchester Athletics for kids Athletics clubs Competition calendar Details of the track & field competitions, road running races, open events, Sportshall league and cross country league dates. Calendar

Dorset Athletics Athletics News Dorset Athletics Competition Dorset News archive January 2025 Results for the final Dorset League Sportshall fixture, which also formed the county championships, are available on the Sportshall page of the website. Link August 2024 Dorset teams competed at the Derek Crookes Intercounties U13 championships on 4th August. Link April 2024 The 2024 AGM of TDAN will take place at 7.45pm on T hursday 25th April at Team Dorset HQ in Poole. Click here to see the agenda Link January 2025 Results for the first three Dorset League Sportshall fixtures are available on the Sportshall page of the website. Link May 2024 Results for the Dorset Schools T&F championships have been published on the DSAA website. Link March 2024 Dorset teams competed at the regional sportshall championships in Paignton on 9th March. Link December 2024 The final results of the Wessex League cross country series are available along with the Dorset county championships Link May 2024 Results for the Dorset County T&F championships have been published. Link March 2024 The Intercounties cross country was held in Nottingham on 9th March with Dorset teams competing strongly. Link October 2024 The first Wessex League cross country race of the 2024/25 season took place at Learoyd Road, Poole on 19th October. Link April 2024 The 2024 AGM of DCAA will take place at 7.30pm on Thursday 25th April at Team Dorset HQ in Poole. Click here to see the agenda Link

Team Dorset Athletics Network TDAN Team Dorset Athletics Team Dorset Athletics Network (TDAN) supports six major Dorset athletics clubs (Bournemouth AC, Dorchester AC, Poole AC, Poole Runners, Weymouth St Paul’s Harriers & AC and Wimborne AC) in coach and athlete development, the recruitment of volunteers, facilitating satellite clubs across the county, increasing sporting participation and encouraging inclusive athletics. Four of the six clubs (Dorchester AC, Poole AC, Poole Runners and Wimborne AC) form a composite Team Dorset team which competes in various track and field leagues. Team Dorset Clubs TDAN supports six major Dorset athletics clubs. Find out more about them by following these links: BAC DAC PAC PR WSPH WAC Team Dorset in competition The Team Dorset Composite Team is comprised of athletes from Dorchester AC, Poole AC, Poole Runners and Wimborne AC and competes in two track & field leagues: UK Youth Development League (for Under 13s and Under 15s) and Southern Athletics League (for Under 17s, Under 20s, Seniors and Veterans). Follow this link to find out more: Team Dorset Composite Team Committee and constitution TDAN is run by a committee of dedicated volunteers taken from the six member clubs. The key committee members are: Chair Andy Howse Vice Chair Charlotte Phillips Secretary Jemma Bates Assistant Secretary Hazel Bates Treasurer Glyn Davies Network coordinator Lindsay Hole Minute Secretary Ro bin James Club representatives: Bournemouth AC Juliet Dobson Robin James Dorche ster AC Mike Furse Poole AC Bryan Murray Poole Runners Haydn Morris Charlotte Phillips Weymouth St Paul's Pete Clarke Wimborne AC Glyn Davies TDAN constitution

Dorset Track & Field Clubs Track and Field Bournemouth, Poole, Wimborne, Weymouth and Dorchester Athletics for kids Athletics clubs Track & Field For information on schools track & field competition please visit the Dorset Schools Athletic Association DSAA Six track and field clubs in Dorset Dorset has six main athletics clubs that can help you prepare for, and compete in, track & field events, be it sprints, endurance, throws or jumps. All have senior and junior sections. Follow these links to see what they can offer: BAC DAC PAC PR WSPH WAC Dorset County Track & Field Championships The Dorset County Track & Field Championships are held in May each year at Kings Park athletics track in Bournemouth. You do not have to be a member of a club to enter but must be either resident in Dorset or have been born in Dorset to qualify. The youngest age group in the Championships is Under 13. A Quadkids (Under 11) event is held at the same time as the Championships. Medals and trophies are awarded for event and category winners. 2025 Dorset County Track & Field Champs - Sunday 11th May at Ashdown Sports Centre, Poole (note that this is a change of venue). Entries are now open on Roster: 2025 DSAA Track and Field Schools Champs - Saturday 14th June. 2024 Dorset County Track & Field Championships Results: Please follow the link below to see all the results on Power of 10 plus a summary of the Quadkids results: Entries All results Quadkids results Track and Field Leagues Dorset athletics clubs compete in a number of track & field leagues. Click on the buttons to find out more about these leagues and which clubs take part. Wessex Young Athletes League UK Youth Development League Southern Athletics League South West Athletics League National Athletics League Team Dorset Youth Development League Southern Athletics League Team Dorset Composite Team The Team Dorset Composite Team is comprised of athletes from Dorchester AC, Poole AC, Poole Runners and Wimborne AC and competes in two track & field leagues: the UK Youth Development League (for Under 13s and Under 15s) and the Southern Athletics League (for Under 17s, Under 20s, Seniors and Veterans) UK Youth Development League Team Dorset competes in the Lower Age Group (Under 13s and Under 15s) of the Southern region of UKYDL for track & field. Invitations for athletes to compete for Team Dorset come via their club managers. Team Manager: Emma Plimmer Club managers: Jackie Cameron (Dorchester AC), Mark Pauley (Poole AC), Andy Howse (Poole Runners), Emma Plimmer (Wimborne AC). 2024 fixtures: Saturday 20th April (Bournemouth) Sunday 19th May (Southampton) Sunday 16th June (Portsmouth) Sunday 21st July (Guildford) 2024 results About the YDL 2023 results Southern Athletics League Team Dorset competes in Division 3 West of the Southern Athletics League for track & field. This is for Under 17s, Under 20s, Seniors and Veterans. Invitations for athletes to compete for Team Dorset come via their club managers. Team Manager: Dave Pearson Club managers: TBC (Dorchester AC), Jamie Grose (Poole AC), Lea Short (Poole Runners), Dave Pearson (Wimborne AC). 2024 fixtures: Saturday 18th May (Bournemouth) Saturday 15th June CANCELLED Sunday 14th July (Andover) Saturday 17th August (Poole) 2024 results About the SAL 2023 results Wessex Young Athletes Track & Field League The Wessex League is one of the main opportunities for young athletes in the county to compete in track & field. The league includes clubs from Dorset, Berkshire, Hampshire, Oxfordshire, Surrey and Wiltshire with 24 clubs taking part in 2023. Each club competes in four fixtures typically from April to July. Athletes compete in age groups: Under 11, Under 13, Under 15 and Under 17 with Under 20s able to take part as non-scorers. All participation is arranged via member clubs. Five of the six of Dorset's T&F clubs compete in the Wessex League. Find out more UK Youth Development League In January 2013, through an initiative set up by UK Athletics, the existing National Junior Athletic League and the National Young Athletics League amalgamated to form the UK Youth Development League for athletes under 20 years of age. The League is divided geographically (Northern, Midland and Southern) and by age group (Lower Age Group for Under 13 and under 15 and Upper Age Group for Under 17 and Under 20. Team Dorset and Bournemouth AC compete in the Lower Age Group of the Southern Region. Bournemouth AC also competes in the Upper Age Group of the Southern Region. Info on UK YDL South West Athletics League The South West Athletics League comprises clubs from across the counties of the south west of England. Typically four fixtures take place across the track & field season, all at Exeter Harrier's track in Exeter. Competition takes place in age groups from Under 13 through to Senior/Veteran. Dorchester, Poole AC and Wimborne AC currently participate in this league.. Info on SWAL Southern Athletics League The Southern Athletics League is the area track & field league for clubs in the South of England Athletics Association region that wish compete with joint male and female teams of Under 17, Under 20 and Seniors/Veterans. The league is divided into three divisions, each of which has sub-divisions by geography. For 2024 clubs will compete in four fixtures spread across the season. Bournemouth AC and Team Dorset are in Division 3 West of the SAL. Info on SAL National Athletics League The National Athletics League includes many of the top track & field clubs from across the whole of the United Kingdom. Established in 2019, the league has 32 member clubs. There are two divisions: the Premiership involving eight clubs and the Championship with 24 clubs. The Championship is itself split into four regions (North, South, East and West) each comprised of six clubs. Bournemouth AC competes in the Championship Division South. Info on NAL

Dorset Athletics Dorset County Athletics Dorset Road Running Clubs Wessex Cross Country League Dorset Track and Field Clubs Useful links Dorset Athletics IS fortunate to work with some great athletic, running and sports partners locally in Dorset, across the south of England and nationally. Local Partners & Providers PEDSAA Poole and East Dorset School Sports Association aims to help staff in each member school promote and develop high quality school sport. PEDSSA works with the School Games Organising Committee, National Governing Bodies, local clubs and other partners. Hampshire Athletics Hosts to the Hampshire Cross Country League and the Hampshire Track & Field Championships , Hampshire Athletics cover both Hampshire and the Isle of Wight. Yeovil Olympiads Yeovil Olympiads Athletic Club are partnered with Wells City Harriers for cross country and road running. Yeovil boast a track with quarterly open events, including events for athletes with disabilities. Regional Partners & Providers Active Dorset Funded by Sport England, Active Dorset works collaboratively to create the conditions for an active population and use the power of movement and physical activity to transform lives. SportEd SportEd is UK’s largest network of community groups supporting half a million young people to overcome barriers to reach their full potential. National Partners & Providers England Athletics Our clubs are affiliated to England Athletics, they are the membership and development body for athletics and running clubs in England. British Athletics British Athletics is the consumer brand of the governing body “UK Athletics”. UK Athletics is the National Governing Body for athletics. UKA is the Member Federation of the IAAF responsible for athletics in the United Kingdom of Great Britain & Northern Ireland (as defined in UKA Rule book). Sportshall Associates Ltd Sportshall Athletics are a non profit organisation that take responsibility for organising the sportshall program nationally. Power of 10 Power of 10 provide rankings for the vast majority of events across all age groups. runbritain runbritain aim to make British road running the best in the world in terms of organisation, development and performance, powered by England Athletics it's a useful source of information for road runners. OpenTrack OpenTrack provide a comprehensive list of local, regional and national competitions for the UK.